I have been doing a deep dive on milling setups that meet the following criteria:
1) 36"-52"
2) "relatively" cheap
3) available in the US
4) already filed to 10 degrees (if you don't mind having to file to 10 degrees yourself this opens up many more chain options)
5) geared towards slightly underpowered saws relative to bar length (70-90cc)
6) can be adapted to Husky large mount
Every time I dig into this, I come up with a different answer but I just want to document my findings here in case it helps someone in the future.
Option 1:
36" Stihl ES 3/8 .050 bar + Stihl 63PMX 3/8LP .050 ripping chain (115DL confirmed if you don't want to drill the bar)
https://www.shforestrysupplies.com/...s-chainsaw-guide-bar-3-8-pitch-050-gauge.htmlhttps://www.baileysonline.com/stihl-63pmx-ripping-chain-per-drive-link.html110+75
$185
Option 2:
42" Stihl 3/8 .063 bar + Maya 3/8 .063 full skip ripping chain (~115DL? somebody check my math)
(must buy 3003-650-2539 tip to convert from .404 to 3/8)
https://www.shforestrysupplies.com/...s-chainsaw-guide-bar-404-pitch-063-gauge.htmlhttps://www.ebay.com/itm/384116551705https://www.whitesforestry.com/prod...-chisel-10-degree?_pos=4&_sid=c58fbacf9&_ss=r130+40+46=
$216
Option 3:
52" Forester .325 .063 bar + Granberg .325 .063 ripping chain (~180DL? somebody check my math)
(must buy ORT325B tip to convert from 3/8 to .325)
https://forestershop.com/forester-1...ain-saw-bar-husqvarna-52-inch-hv5263156w.htmlhttps://forestershop.com/1-rivet-tip-325-050063.htmlhttps://www.granberg.com/product/325-x-063-ripping-chain-pre-cut-chain/240+15+70
$325
Option 4 (violates rule 3 but included for completeness):
48" GB 3/8LP .050 bar + Stihl 63PMX 3/8LP .050 ripping chain (153DL)
https://www.chainsawbars.co.uk/prod...gle-slot-3-8-lo-pro-050-153-drive-links-copy/https://www.baileysonline.com/stihl-63pmx-ripping-chain-per-drive-link.html265+100
$365
1) 36"-52"
2) "relatively" cheap
3) available in the US
4) already filed to 10 degrees (if you don't mind having to file to 10 degrees yourself this opens up many more chain options)
5) geared towards slightly underpowered saws relative to bar length (70-90cc)
6) can be adapted to Husky large mount
Every time I dig into this, I come up with a different answer but I just want to document my findings here in case it helps someone in the future.
Option 1:
36" Stihl ES 3/8 .050 bar + Stihl 63PMX 3/8LP .050 ripping chain (115DL confirmed if you don't want to drill the bar)
https://www.shforestrysupplies.com/...s-chainsaw-guide-bar-3-8-pitch-050-gauge.htmlhttps://www.baileysonline.com/stihl-63pmx-ripping-chain-per-drive-link.html110+75
$185
Option 2:
42" Stihl 3/8 .063 bar + Maya 3/8 .063 full skip ripping chain (~115DL? somebody check my math)
(must buy 3003-650-2539 tip to convert from .404 to 3/8)
https://www.shforestrysupplies.com/...s-chainsaw-guide-bar-404-pitch-063-gauge.htmlhttps://www.ebay.com/itm/384116551705https://www.whitesforestry.com/prod...-chisel-10-degree?_pos=4&_sid=c58fbacf9&_ss=r130+40+46=
$216
Option 3:
52" Forester .325 .063 bar + Granberg .325 .063 ripping chain (~180DL? somebody check my math)
(must buy ORT325B tip to convert from 3/8 to .325)
https://forestershop.com/forester-1...ain-saw-bar-husqvarna-52-inch-hv5263156w.htmlhttps://forestershop.com/1-rivet-tip-325-050063.htmlhttps://www.granberg.com/product/325-x-063-ripping-chain-pre-cut-chain/240+15+70
$325
Option 4 (violates rule 3 but included for completeness):
48" GB 3/8LP .050 bar + Stihl 63PMX 3/8LP .050 ripping chain (153DL)
https://www.chainsawbars.co.uk/prod...gle-slot-3-8-lo-pro-050-153-drive-links-copy/https://www.baileysonline.com/stihl-63pmx-ripping-chain-per-drive-link.html265+100
$365